Albany, NY → Spartanburg, SC · Long-distance move

Movers from Albany to Spartanburg

About 813 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,510–$6,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 243 carriers on the Albany side and 206 in Spartanburg.

813 miroad distance
14 h 43 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,510–$6,7102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Albany, New York
To: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 813 miles (689 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 43 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 243 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination: 206 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Spartanburg → Albany

Spartanburg sits about 813 miles southwest of Albany, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to South Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,510 to $6,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 43 min.

On the Albany side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 206 around Spartanburg (159 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Spartanburg.

Albany has a population of about 101,698 and Spartanburg about 39,000. Albany is considerably denser (4,637 people per square mile versus 1,912), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Albany to Spartanburg

Full-service estimate for 813 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,800	$2,200	$2,690
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,710	$3,300	$4,030
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,510	$5,500	$6,710
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,220	$8,800	$10,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,930	$12,110	$14,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,600

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,510–$6,710

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Albany (origin)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3598438
MC: 1221364
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4434582
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 31675
MC: 47624
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 24402
MC: 2221
Based in: Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122518
MC: 456426
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3780759
MC: 1353314
Based in: Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502910
MC: 257893
Based in: Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 134890
MC: 141611
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

Near Spartanburg (destination)

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 721468
MC: 331174
Based in: Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 183 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (864) 879-7770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2355570
MC: 806803
Based in: Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (866) 848-4425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1909295
MC: 879668
Based in: Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (864) 501-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Haul Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2987484
MC: 17356
Based in: Spartanburg, SC 29306 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (864) 469-4528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kalinka Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3314186
MC: 1053303
Based in: Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (315) 790-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plumley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1053808
MC: 511143
Based in: Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (864) 879-2191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jmt Express INC

USDOT: 842165
MC: 371523
Based in: Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (864) 814-0911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jtl LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jax Transportation And Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2348794
MC: 803954
Based in: Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (864) 804-6942 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 206 movers in Spartanburg

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Spartanburg if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Albany to Spartanburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,690 for a studio, $2,710 to $4,030 for a one-bedroom, $4,510 to $6,710 for a two-bedroom, $7,220 to $10,740 for a three-bedroom and $9,930 to $14,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Spartanburg from Albany?

About 813 road miles (689 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 43 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into South Carolina makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Albany to Spartanburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Albany–Spartanburg corridor.